How to remove green dots on front camera after iOS 26.6 update on iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Hello! I am using iphone 15 pro max and I just updated the software of phone with the latest IOS version 26.6. After updating the software, my phone is experiencing 2 green dots on the front camera and also visible when picture is taken with front camera. Can anyone please help to resolve this issue if experienced same?


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Original Title: Green Dots on Front Camera and Picture after Software Update 26.6 on iphone 15 pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Aug 4, 2026 10:07 AM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2026 3:56 PM

Hi, the most likely cause is a bright light source or reflective surface just out of frame. The cause is an internal reflection inside the lens. It’s what often referred to as flare, but more correctly it’s a ghost image.


The spots are diffuse, not sharp pixels, so this is not dead pixels or a sensor defect. They are colored green/cyan, which is common for flare because lens coatings and sensor stack reflections often bias toward green. The two spots are in different positions but similar appearance, which fits ghost reflections from a bright light source entering the lens at a similar angle.


A bright source reflects between lens elements and the sensor cover glass. The reflection can show up as a green/cyan dot or orb. It often appears in a repeatable place relative to the bright source, which is why you see two spots similar in size and shape.


Look for a lamp, window, LED, or shiny reflection near the scene. Take the same photo from a slightly different angle. Clean the lens, because smudges and oil can make flare worse. Try the 0.5x, 1x, and 3x lenses separately. One lens may typically flare more than another.


The real test to determine if it’s a natural optical phenomenon, hardware issue or software issue is take a photo in a dimly lit room. No light or reflective surfaces in the frame or just outside. Ideally a solid white wall or door is best.


If you see the same green spots in many unrelated photos, including scenes with no bright light sources nearby, then it’s worth checking for lens contamination, protective glass cover interference, or lastly a camera module issue.


https://youtu.be/TTGn9LAZ_3M?is=63rJ4Ez7SGkT34Xo

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Aug 4, 2026 3:56 PM in response to Ayesha_Saleem

Hi, the most likely cause is a bright light source or reflective surface just out of frame. The cause is an internal reflection inside the lens. It’s what often referred to as flare, but more correctly it’s a ghost image.


The spots are diffuse, not sharp pixels, so this is not dead pixels or a sensor defect. They are colored green/cyan, which is common for flare because lens coatings and sensor stack reflections often bias toward green. The two spots are in different positions but similar appearance, which fits ghost reflections from a bright light source entering the lens at a similar angle.


A bright source reflects between lens elements and the sensor cover glass. The reflection can show up as a green/cyan dot or orb. It often appears in a repeatable place relative to the bright source, which is why you see two spots similar in size and shape.


Look for a lamp, window, LED, or shiny reflection near the scene. Take the same photo from a slightly different angle. Clean the lens, because smudges and oil can make flare worse. Try the 0.5x, 1x, and 3x lenses separately. One lens may typically flare more than another.


The real test to determine if it’s a natural optical phenomenon, hardware issue or software issue is take a photo in a dimly lit room. No light or reflective surfaces in the frame or just outside. Ideally a solid white wall or door is best.


If you see the same green spots in many unrelated photos, including scenes with no bright light sources nearby, then it’s worth checking for lens contamination, protective glass cover interference, or lastly a camera module issue.


https://youtu.be/TTGn9LAZ_3M?is=63rJ4Ez7SGkT34Xo

Aug 4, 2026 10:19 AM in response to Ayesha_Saleem

Ayesha_Saleem wrote:
Hello! I am using iphone 15 pro max and I just updated the software of phone with the latest IOS version 26.6. After updating the software, my phone is experiencing 2 green dots on the front camera and also visible when picture is taken with front camera. Can anyone please help to resolve this issue if experienced same?
Thanks.
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Original Title: Green Dots on Front Camera and Picture after Software Update 26.6 on iphone 15 pro Max

Force Restart your iPhone (I do this after EVERY iOS update) and see if this helps --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Wipe the camera lens and front screen of your iPhone, then take a photo and see if things improve.


If no improvement, schedule an Appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar to have your phone tested --> Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


Aug 4, 2026 11:36 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Jeff Donald wrote:
I’ve circled in yellow a green dot. Is that the dot you’re referring to? I don’t see a dot on it or in the photo you shared. Where is it you’re seeing a dot?
https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/1b4380a9-e663-4b25-936e-c3cc5c305c9e

Look closely. They're there and it's not the green dot for the camera at the top.

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